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UN nuclear watchdog raises 'proliferation' fears over Iran sites

UN nuclear watchdog raises 'proliferation' fears over Iran sites

The UN nuclear agency reaffirmed in a confidential report seen by AFP on Thursday that a lack of access to Iran's nuclear material posed a "proliferation concern" and called on Teheran to act "constructively".

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German prosecutors demand life term over Christmas market attack

German prosecutors demand life term over Christmas market attack

German prosecutors on Thursday demanded life in prison for the man who has confessed to the 2024 car ramming that killed six people at a Christmas market in the eastern city of Magdeburg.

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Hamilton coy on Monaco chances

Hamilton coy on Monaco chances

Lewis Hamilton on Thursday played down his and Ferrari's chances at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

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England collapse to 140 all out against New Zealand in first Test

England collapse to 140 all out against New Zealand in first Test

Kyle Jamieson did the bulk of the damage as England were dismissed for 140 on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's on Thursday.

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IMF boosting financial support for four African nations over war impact

IMF boosting financial support for four African nations over war impact

The International Monetary Fund on Thursday announced it was stepping up financial support for at least four African countries to help them manage the economic fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran.

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'In the queue': Busy with Iran, US has little energy for Kyiv

'In the queue': Busy with Iran, US has little energy for Kyiv

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced four different congressional panels this week on Washington's role in various global conflicts, but the war in Ukraine barely came up.

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Richard Gere says 'ashamed' of US migration policy

Richard Gere says 'ashamed' of US migration policy

Hollywood legend Richard Gere on Thursday said he was "ashamed" of the way the United States is handling migration as he launched an initiative to change attitudes to the topic in Berlin.

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Romanian president nominates EU deputy Tomac as PM to end deadlock

Romanian president nominates EU deputy Tomac as PM to end deadlock

Romanian president Nicusor Dan on Thursday designated pro-European MEP Eugen Tomac as prime minister after a month of wrangling since the last government leader was ousted in a no-confidence vote.

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Leclerc rejected rival offers to stick with Ferrari

Leclerc rejected rival offers to stick with Ferrari

Charles Leclerc rejected offers from rival teams to extend his contract with Ferrari because he loves the team so much and believes that boss Fred Vasseur will take them back to the top.

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What we know about Trump relatives' project in Albania

What we know about Trump relatives' project in Albania

Protesters are furious over a planned luxury tourism complex in Albania that is linked to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

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